Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Late night in Bridgeport on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Riverside, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeport, CT
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Riverside, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This short 25.5-mile drive from Bridgeport to Riverside, Connecticut, is a quick 37-minute journey primarily utilizing I-95. With a 90% highway focus, it's perfectly suited for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this quick hop between the Northeast region. The route is straightforward and efficient, making it ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a nearly uninterrupted highway experience for the majority of your travel time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 90% of the route taking place on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 23 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While the bulk of the journey is on the interstate, the final leg will involve navigating local roads like Sound Beach Avenue and Main Street as you approach your destination. This transition from highway to more populated streets marks the change in character as you near Riverside.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Sound Beach Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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South Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto South Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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US 1 / East Putnam Avenue
Turn uturn onto US 1 / East Putnam Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bridgeport, CT to Riverside, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Greenwich along the way.
Old Greenwich
24 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 23 mi | 31m |
| Sound Beach Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Owenoke Way | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Putnam Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wesskum Wood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 23 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Riverside, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
4 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Frontage Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto South Avenue
326 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
6
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn uturn onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Putnam Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Sound Beach Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sound Beach Avenue
10
Continue on Sound Beach Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sound Beach Avenue
11
Turn right onto Wesskum Wood Road
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Wesskum Wood Road
12
Continue on Owenoke Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Owenoke Way
13
Arrive at destination
Owenoke Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Riverside, CT
Late night in Riverside on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Riverside, CT covers 25.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Sound Beach Avenue, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Bridgeport, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bridgeport, CT to Riverside, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Greenwich along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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